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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($467 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer on bribing for a job for my son who had been jobless for so many years. I was glad that it was at this time when an opportunity featured that demanded him to part with 30000 KES, that I received my last transfer. It was such a coincidence and I really thank GiveDirectly for it. Secondly, I had shortages of so many household items that needed to be attended to. I therefore purchased some bedding, living room furniture and some kitchenware that I lacked most in the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets with part of my second transfer since my former house was too old to offer us the comfort and security we needed-we feared it could collapse on us any time and therefore we were never settled. Besides this, I paid school fees for my son in a secondary school, I wanted to him to score higher and for him to achieve this, I had to keep him in school throughout by settling his tuition bills.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life after receiving transfer from Give Directly is the fact that I have acquired a better iron-roofed house that currently offers us the comfort we had been craving for over years.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer to re-pay a loan worth 8000KES,school fees 1000KES and bought food with the rest of the money.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer to construct a nice house and buy an oxen.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber and nails which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having given birth to my children who are my pride and joy. I have managed to educate them and I am still paying school fees for some of them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in primary and secondary schools. If I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am having my lunch. I usually feel very happy when I am having a meal.
